Electricity rates in Elgin, OR
Elgin (1,732 people, Union County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on PacifiCorp pay about 14.92¢/kWh, 4% less than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving Elgin
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| Oregon Trail El Cons Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.06¢ | $111 | 26K | 157 |
| Umatilla Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 10.20¢ | $121 | 13K | 155 |
Power outages in Union County right now
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Outage history in Union County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 226 | 245 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 32 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,706 (81.3%) | 7,366 (47.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-21 | 2025-10-28 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (226 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Island City 14.9¢
- La Grande 14.9¢
- Union 14.9¢
- Enterprise 14.9¢
- Athena 14.9¢
- Milton-Freewater 14.9¢
- Joseph 14.9¢
- Mission 14.9¢
- Pendleton 14.9¢
- Pilot Rock 14.9¢
ZIP codes: 97827
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Elgin?
Most homes in Elgin get power from PacifiCorp, where residential customers pay an average of 14.92¢/kWh including all charges. The Oregon average is 15.50¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Elgin: Oregon Trail El Cons Co-op (11.06¢), Umatilla Electric Co-op Association (10.20¢).
What is the average electric bill in Elgin?
About $131 a month, based on 877 kWh a month (the average for PacifiCorp customers) at 14.92¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Elgin, OR?
3 utilities serve Elgin's ZIP codes: PacifiCorp, Oregon Trail El Cons Co-op, Umatilla Electric Co-op Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Elgin?
In 2025, customers in Union County averaged 4 hr 5 min without power. Outages hit 32 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-28, when 7,366 customers (47.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.